Westminster Palace, located on the banks of the River Thames, was the residence of the kings of England between the 11th and 16th centuries, when it became the seat of the parliamentary assemblies for the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The current buildings, except Westminster Hall (11th century), were reconstructed after a fire in 1834 by the architect Sir Charles Barry between 1840 and 1860.
Westminster Abbey is used as the coronation place for the kings and queens of England since William the Conqueror in 1066. The current building was constructed between the 13th and 16th centuries in the Gothic style.
Saint Margaret's church is used as the parish church of the House of Commons.